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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.09, 8,460.56 and 2,677.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.09, 8,460.56 and 2,677.33 is: 4,013.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.09 : 8,460.56 = 2,677.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.09/8,460.56 = 2,677.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.09x = 8,460.56 × 2,677.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.09x = 22,651,708.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,651,708.34/5,644.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.35

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